Legal Counsel
Legal Counsel - Technology
A fast-growing energy and environmental services platform is looking to hire a Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team.
This role reports directly to the General Counsel and offers broad exposure to commercial, technology and energy trading-related legal work in a dynamic, commercially driven environment.
The Role
You’ll provide pragmatic, business-focused legal support across the group, working closely with commercial, trading, finance, risk and technology stakeholders. The role offers genuine variety and responsibility, with scope to shape legal solutions in a fast-moving sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including customer and supplier agreements, framework agreements and market access arrangements
- Advising on technology and software matters, including SaaS agreements, software licensing, development and support arrangements, and cybersecurity-related contracts
- Supporting energy and commodity trading activities, including physical trading arrangements and structured commercial solutions
- Assisting with derivatives and risk management documentation, including futures, options, swaps and bespoke OTC arrangements used for hedging and price risk management
- Providing legal input on structured and embedded derivative solutions linked to energy supply and trading
- Partnering closely with internal stakeholders to deliver practical, commercially aligned advice
- Supporting legal risk management, governance matters and engagement with external advisers
- Mentoring and supporting junior team members as the function continues to grow
About You
- Junior qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent)
- Experience advising on commercial contracts, gained either in-house or in a commercial private practice environment
- Must have experience with technology, software or SaaS agreements
- Commercially minded, confident drafting and negotiating, with strong stakeholder management skills
- Experience in the energy sector or financial markets is advantageous but not essential